Good News!
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Topic: Good News!
Posted By: FionaS
Subject: Good News!
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 2:21pm
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About Gabrielle - only read if you are interested :)
I posted this on my other thread but... Good news! We had a follow up appt today and it is a consenus...Elle is a perfectly normal, healthy 2 year old! Not even a hint of aspergers or autism or any developmental issue what so ever! YAY! She had a few mild signs of them before but they are 100% gone now. She has just shown up as normal to advanced on all levels and is particularly strong in areas that spectrum kids usually struggle with (not a mummy brag just good news!). Her strengths are communication, empathy, imaginary play and reciprocal play with others. She was a very odd baby but what ever it was is now gone. Gradually, bit by bit, all her sensitivities etc have disappeared and now there is nothing unusual about her at all except her sleep. She does have an unexplained sleep disorder but all other tests and assessments and observations have showed she is simply a bright and normal kid who is very social. The sleep thing must just be an isolated issue - some kind of body clock malfuction etc but they are sure it is not related to a bigger problem! YAY! The docs have all been charmed by her and have commented on how bright, friendly and talkative she is, esp with strangers. Some who have seen her since she was a baby are amazed and how much she has changed. We have a medication for her sleep - melatonin so fingers crossed it will work. Thanks to everyone who has supported us on our journey, I thought you'd like to hear of the positive outcome :) TBH - I'm not suprised. Gabrielle has slowly but surely come into her own and really is a normal (strong willed - make that very strong willed) kid. In the waiting room today she was have good conversations with each of the other patients and managed to charm the entire room :) ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 2:28pm
Thats fantastic news Fiona 
I'm sure that is a great relief for you. Although, it was my understanding that age two is too young to diagnose with great certainty any of the ASD's, thats fantastic that they were able to do so in Elle's case
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Posted By: jaycee
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 2:30pm
you must be so relieved and happy 
(and fingers crossed that the melatonin works!) -------------   
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 2:31pm
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I'm sure it isn't 100% but if she has no signs of it at all now, then it is a very good sign :) ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 2:32pm
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Yay Fiona, and yay Elle! Fingers crossed for the melatonin! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 2:42pm
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Yay, that is good news!
Hope the melatonin helps. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 3:45pm
YAY! That's great news 
I take melatonin every time I fly overseas - it's GREAT for combating jet-lag as it re-set the bidy clock nicely
I look forward to hearing any more progress! And as for your comments about not having a mummy brag - you're entitled to it  ------------- 
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Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 3:55pm
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I still think you need to keep trying to get to the bottom of the sleep thing....
Im with joshie rocks tho - 2 is too young to diagnose a lot of things...I see a lot of underdiagnoses and a lot of unknowns that dont come out until school or just prior....maybe you should also talk to the likes of the RTLB units etc and see if they can suggest anything as they see kids who come from histories like Gabrielles. BTW who did the appt today a GP or a specialist? I hadnt realised from your other thread that you were seeing anyone.... |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 5:11pm
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Yay that is really good, hopefully it will help you as well with the sleep. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 5:19pm
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Wow, great news!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 5:55pm
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That's brilliant news Fiona, and I hope you see some improvement with the meltonin!
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Posted By: kiwigal
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 6:10pm
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That is awesome news. My son was diagnosed with ASD at 22 months (now 5.5 years) although he doesn't do half the things he will always have those traits they do get better but don't fully disappeared. |
Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 6:11pm
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Awesome news Fiona, that must be such a huge weight off your mind!
Fingers crossed that the Melatonin is the answer for the sleep issues and that things keep on getting better for you guys. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 6:39pm
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yay thats great hun big hugs as you know(or may not )james has dyspraxia verbal and moter this is a deveolmente and has a lot of little things going on i am glad you have a dignoses ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 6:54pm
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Bombshell - as far as the sleep expert was concerned, some people just have sleep issues that are not related to other things. It is very very common.
My mother is an RTLB and has never thought Elle has a disorder. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 7:01pm
ANYWAYS......... 
Congrats on having a normal stroppy little madam, just like mine 
Fingers crossed the Melatonin helps her out of her bed time habits and you can all get some well deserved rest  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 7:28pm
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It must be great to finally hear that. ------------- |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 7:57pm
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Yay that's fab to hear . Good luck with the melatonin too ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 8:02pm
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Fantastic news Fiona! Congratulations and what an awesome thing to hear. Big ups to you and your DH as well for all the hard work you guys have (and will continue to) put into Elle, sounds like you're doing a fabulous job.
Good luck with the Melatonin, I hope it works well for you. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 8:07pm
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That is so awesome and perfectly timed! You will be feeling much more relaxed.
Let us know how the Melatonin goes. |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 8:11pm
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what a relief that must've been to hear all that!! i hope things get better at night for you all!!! ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 8:21pm
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Posted By: Neeks
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 9:09pm
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YAY Fiona, that's fantastic news hun!! That must be such a weight off your mind
Fingers crossed that the Melatonin helps and you get some well earned rest -------------  
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 9:59pm
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Yay that's great Fiona! Really hoping the medicine helps tonight, looking forward to the update tomorrow.
Elle really is a sweet, curious, chatty and intelligent wee girl eh! She was so cute with Harry the other night, and I was so stoked he waved to her. ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: kezplanet
Date Posted: 09 September 2008 at 11:44pm
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Its nice to hear some good news Fiona, a few less things to worry about more time to enjoy with Ella. ------------- Kerryn, Mum to Ashlyn(29/3/04), Anastasia(1/11/05) & Abigail (24/02/09) |
Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 10:24am
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Oh that's awesome news! sorry but I wasn't aware much was going on, but now that's I'm a bit more up to speed, that's just fantastic!
I too hope the meds work for her sleep, but yeah I agree some people just have sleep issues. |
Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 10:34am
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Oh that's fantastic news!!
How did last night go? ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: .Mel
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 10:49am
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Thats great that you've got such positive feedback from the doctors etc. Yay Elle! Fingers crossed for a good nights sleep! ------------- Mr Mellow (16) Miss Attitude (8) Destructa Kid (3) 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 11:01am
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Yay Ella....Thats amazing news!!
I do hope that the sleep issue you have with her sorts itself out soon....if not you get more answers about it in the future! But for now ...be proud that you have such a wonderful little girl! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 11:28am
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Oh, Fiona, really sorry if my comments came across as taking anything away from the fantastic news you have had about Elle
I think its awesome, and so many professionals are really happy with her developmental progress. Really hope I've not upset you. |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 11:41am
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Not at all joshierocks :) Didn't think that for a moment
I probably sounded over exuberant anyway LOL ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 11:43am
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If I was in your position, after all the worries you've had, I'd be over exuberant too!
You should be. It's fantastic news! So, you and Elle coming to our swimming lessons tomorrow??? |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 11:44am
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Whoops - I forgot to enquire! Will try to phone them today and if not we may just pop down for a paddle (i.e. mummy paddling whilst little miss tries to run in every direction LOL). ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Jay_R
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 11:55am
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LOL, heres hoping Joshua co-operates in the lesson - last week was a bit fraught
We'll be down there at about 9.40am. Might see you there
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Posted By: marielb
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 6:54pm
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That is such awesome news Fiona!!!!!! I am so stoked for you both.... now just need to sort out the sleeping and you will be sweet!!!!!!! ------------- Isaac is 6, Ethan is 4, Rico is 2 and Hunter is almost 1! |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 10 September 2008 at 8:23pm
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Aaah what great news. You definately have an extremely smart child on your hands. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 11:28am
Melatonin isn't working  ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 12:17pm
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Sorry to hear that Fiona
Did the doctor say it would start taking an effect immediately? -------------    
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 12:23pm
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Yes - he said it should work straight away that night. It doesn't build up in the body as it is destroyed when you are exposed to light,
------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: sally belly
Date Posted: 11 September 2008 at 12:28pm
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Drats - that doesn't sound too optimistic then does it. What a shame. -------------
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